Early Education Center Office Manager

at  Los Angeles Unified School District

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education,
focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students
as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you
will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting
the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal
of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to
thrive in college, career and life.
LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an
enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710
square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we
employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers
in our city.
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Benefits Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental,
vision, and life insurance plans.
Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement
System (CalPERS).
Vacation: Two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five
years of year-round paid service.
Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.
Job Duties/Responsibilities Early Education Center Office Managers perform, and are responsible
for, the clerical activities of an Early Education Center. Typical duties

may include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining financial records related to fee computation and family

billing and collects fees, distributing receipts, posting to records,

balancing family accounts, and preparing and making bank deposits.

• Setting-up and maintaining records, checking or completing forms,

making calculations, and preparing regular and special reports on such
matters as attendance, eligibility, personnel organization, budgeting,
accidents, special programs, time reporting, and requisitions and

purchase orders for supplies and equipment.

• Arranging appointments for an Early Education Center site

administrator, maintaining an appointment calendar, receiving visitors,
screening telephone calls and mail, and composing communications

from general instructions or rough notes.

• Answering or referring inquiries, contacting administrative offices and

public service agencies, explaining District and Division policies, and
coordinating and providing approved information to parents, students,

center personnel, and the public over the telephone and in person.

• Advising and questioning parents regarding children’s eligibility,

attendance, and schedules and reviewing enrollment applications for
completeness and accuracy.
**The duties listed above are not exhaustive. For a comprehensive list of
duties performed by these classifications, please refer to the class
description.
Minimum Requirements PROMOTIONAL STATUS IS REQUIRED. You must be a current or
retired employee of LAUSD with 130 paid days in regular status in the
Classified Service or permanent status in the Certificated Service or
have been laid-off within the past 39 months from a regular, permanent
LAUSD position in which you passed probation.
Laid-off employees’ eligibility as a promotional candidate expires at the
end of their 39-month period; as such, laid-off employees applying for
promotional career opportunities may not be eligible to complete the
assessment process or may be removed from the employment eligibility
list once their eligibility as a promotional candidate expires.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Graduation from high school
or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Two years of experience in office clerical work that included using a
computer keyboard and record keeping.
SPECIAL NOTE: As of September 1, 2016 all persons being employed
at an early education center will be required to show proof of the
following immunizations: (1) influenza (flu shot), (2) pertussis (whooping
cough, may appear on immunization records as DTap or Tdap), and (3)
measles (MMR).
Proof of vaccinations will be required at the time of appointment.

Desirable Qualifications An IDEAL candidate would possess:

• A strong understanding of school office policies, procedures, and safety.
• A comprehensive understanding of school-based time reporting policies

and procedures, and how to utilize the BTS system for time reporting

purposes.

• A strong understanding of District-specific software such as LRP

Shopping Cart and MiSIS

• An understanding of school-based budgeting and accounting

procedures (Continuation School Office Manager only)

• Resourcefulness, strong analysis and problem-solving skills, and the

ability to make sound decisions.

• Flexibility and a proven ability to multi-task effectively under pressure

and frequent interruptions.

• Solid organizational skills and exceptional customer service skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Employment Selection Process The selection process TENTATIVELY consists of a computerized
multiple-choice assessment and a technical interview.
Please note: You may waive the multiple-choice assessment if you have
completed an instructor-led Early Education Center Office Manager
Bootcamp Training Program within one year of application close date.
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Application Process DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE

• A strong understanding of District-specific software such as LR